I just picked up a zone classic to compliment an OI that i have. After throwing them side by side i am very puzzled at the reaction I got from the classic. It gave me the length i was looking for but it had a really tough time revving up. The surface on the OI is 800 scotchbrite polished with 1500 grit polish. It revs up a ton and much earlier but still gives me a boat load more pop on the backend compared to the classic. The lanes were a medium volume 37ft pattern. I guess I was expecting more rev and jump off the burn than what i saw. The ZC is in box currently, my question is do you believe that the stock cover was inhibbiting the roll characteristics of the ZC? (low RG, i expected much more core turnover). Both have the same drill pattern on them (pin slightly above edge of ring finger, mb placed just left of thumb which should be on the strong side).  Sorry just don't quite understand the reaction. I have thrown Danger Zones before and had them rev like crazy even with duller surfaces. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Edited on 2/2/2006 0:29 AM

no xh YEt. My inferno gets 4.5-5" of flare about 6-7 rings not real wide. The ZC gets about the same amount of flare and rings just a little closer together. I have always been one to tame down covers due to my high track and minimal axis tilt. The inferno has been a god send because i got great length with minimal cover tweaking. I bought this (ZC) after hearing that it went slightly longer but still had jump of the spot and i knew it had the same cover. I will punch a hole to increase flare but if nothing then its hitting the classifieds.

1/2" i would understand slightly more even but this thing is a dart. I get more twist with my power groove pearl and slightly earlier reaction.